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great location on the shore of lake windermere with gardens and lawn providing great setting for drinks using the outdoor facilities.
separate patio area with more tables and parasols to offer shade from the sun.
staff very helpful and efficient, room service quick and friendly...More

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Response from Marco F, General Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 25 July 2016

Thank you for taking the time in sharing your experience with us referring your recent stay at the hotel.
We are elighted to se that you enjoyed the experience.

We stayed a week in the Lake District and travelled to Bowness via steam train and Windermere cruise, both brilliant. Travelled with a 91 year old who needs a walking aid. Bowness is so so busy and is totally unsuitable for any age group trying...More

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Response from Marco F, General Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 23 July 2016

Thank you for taking the time in sharing your recent lunch experience with us.
Althjough I am happy to see that you appreciated the staff service itself I am concrened to read about your comments referring to the sandwich as wel drinks prices. I have...More

Best part of hotel was it's location, room was in need of refurbishment, very noisy over front of hotel meals and drinks overpriced, asked to be moved even offered to pay for an upgrade for a quieter family room, would not recommend nor return to...More

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Very happy with stay. Good was great and service matched this. Beautiful scenery of the lake.
One criticism was that I had to pay a £10 fee for parking after already spending 100s of pounds in the hotel.More

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Response from Marco F, General Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 23 July 2016

Thank you for taking the time in sharing your recent experience with us.
It is with pleasure to read that you rate our standards and services accordingly.
As we operate a valet service for our guest cars we do charge a minimal fee for this,...More

lovely view of the lake. room spacious & quiet. Staff all extremely friendly & helpful. the spa was very nice, & the pool was perfect for swimming being quite long. The location was ideal for the shops restaurants & bars.

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Response from Marco F, General Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 23 July 2016

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It is with pleasure to read that you rate our standards and services accordingly.

Take the turning from bowness towards Ambleside and there is a car park opposite the Beartrix potter museum for £15 for 3 days. It’s only a 10 Minuets walk from the hotel. Much better value than the rip off they charge.